Samsung BD-P1000

Résumé : It looks very good but performance can't match the design

Points forts : Looks great

Points faibles : Convoluted resolution manipulation, Expensive for what you get

Conclusion : It all adds up to a bit of a letdown. The Samsung BD-P1000 certainly looks the hi-tech part, but it's a classic case of great looks not matching up with its performance

Résumé : The SmartHouse team asks if Samsung's first-gen Blu-ray spinner's reputation precedes it.

Points forts : Smart design, 1080i picture quality

Points faibles : Could be rendered obsolete relatively quickly

Conclusion : //news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/emoticons/star_full.gif" align=absMiddle>¦ www.samsung.com.auFor: Smart design, 1080i picture qualityAgainst: Could be rendered obsolete relatively quicklyConclusion: You might want to wait while the HD DVD ...

Résumé : Blu-ray is one of two new DVD formats giving better sound and vision quality, of course to use it you will need an "HD" ready TV.

Conclusion : As always with the first of any new product the price is high, there is of course another rival format that as yet I have not seen and one company at least is bringing out a machine that plays both formats

Résumé : This Blu-ray Disc player produces solid images, but its audio quality is lacking.

Points forts : Produces well-balanced images, Has flash media card slots

Points faibles : Lackluster sound, Mediocre remote control